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Perry County, TN
2 cities and towns and 2 ZIP codes in Perry County, Tennessee.
Population
8,697
Land area
415sq mi
People per sq mi
21
ZIP codes
2
Cities and towns in Perry County
Perry County at a glance
- Perry County is 88% less dense than Tennessee as a whole.
- The median household income is $55,972, 20% below the Tennessee median of $69,595.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $126,900 (56% below Tennessee) and median rent is $758 a month.
- Its largest cities are Linden (1,122) and Lobelville (1,007).
Local data for Perry County, TN
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Perry County, TN, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$55,972
Poverty rate
18.1%
Median home value
$126,900
Median rent
$758/mo
Homeownership
73.8%
Bachelor's or higher
14.2%
Median age
43.3
Average commute
32.8 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (1,076), Irish Americans (947), Scottish Americans (227).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, income, federal spending and pandemic loans
Unemployment rate
5.1%
Sep 2026, -0.4 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$48,608
1,701 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$41,306
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$57.6M
FY 2026, $6,880 per person
PPP loans
$7.8M
222 loans, 1,117 jobs reported
Campaign donations
$10.5K
Itemized, 2026 cycle
How people get to work
Perry County, TN, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone70.0%
- Carpooled16.5%
- Public transit2.4%
- Walked0.7%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home10.3%
Average one-way commute: 32.8 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Perry County, TN, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: earthquake
Storm events since 1996
294
Most often thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
65
1.4% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
89° / 27°F
57.6 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone5 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Perry County, TN, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
40.1%
U.S. 33.3% +6.8 pts
Diabetes
16.4%
U.S. 12.1% +4.3 pts
Smoking
23.6%
U.S. 12.8% +10.8 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
14.3%
U.S. 11.1% +3.2 pts
Cities, towns and ZIP codes in Perry County
Population shown
Frequently asked questions
- What is the largest city in Perry County, TN?
- Linden is the largest city or town in Perry County, with about 1,122 residents.
- How many ZIP codes are in Perry County?
- Perry County includes 2 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, including 37096, 37097.
- What is the population of Perry County, TN?
- About 8,697 people live in Perry County, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What counties border Perry County?
- Perry County borders Hickman County, Humphreys County, Wayne County, Benton County, Lewis County, Decatur County.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023